Shah Nawaz vs State Of U.P.& Anr

The Supreme Court held that the determination of age under Rule 12 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Rules, 2007 must be based on available documents such as school certificates. The Court emphasized that the Juvenile Justice Board's decision declaring the appellant as a juvenile was valid until overturned by a higher authority. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's dismissal of the criminal revision, affirming the appellant's status as an adult at the time of the alleged offense under Sections 302 and 307 IPC.